Lentil, Pea Output Downgraded Again

After doing so in September, Statistics Canada has downgraded its 2022 Canadian lentil and dry pea production estimates again.

Smaller Durum, Spring Wheat Crops Lower All Wheat Output

Due to downgrades for spring wheat, and especially durum, Canadian all wheat production for 2022 will not meet earlier expectations.

Canola Production Takes Another Hit

Especially in Alberta, producers obviously had a much more pessimistic view of this year’s Canadian canola crop than did Statistics Canada’s model-based estimating methods.

Canola Wins Approval for Use in US Biofuels

EPA Blending Proposal Disappoints

On the same day it cleared the way for canola oil to be used in advanced biofuels in the US, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not do any favours for overall use requirements.

US Government Moves to Avert Rail Strike

Map: Some November Relief for Driest Prairie Areas

Precipitation was uneven across Western Canada in November, although some of the heaviest amounts fell in the driest areas.

More Gains for US Winter Wheat Condition

New Strategy to Increase Ontario Food Production, Consumption

The Ontario government has released a new strategy that aims to increase the production and consumption of food grown within the province.

Farm Equipment Market to Remain a Challenge

Marketing Lesson: Selective vs. Conservative Hedging

Many farmers fail to distinguish between “true” and “selective” hedges. However, knowing the difference before you put the hedge in place can be integral to whether it is ultimately deemed a success or a failure.

Winter Has Arrived in the U.S. Heartland ... But Drought Remains

Cold, dry weather prevailed nearly nationwide, according to the latest drought monitor from the USDA. On the Plains, the combination of cold weather and soil moisture shortages maintained significant stress on rangeland, p...

What Are These Central Banks, Anyway?

As a farmer, you’re probably not terribly interested in what a central bank is or what it does. The trouble is, they seem to be everywhere these days, influencing everything from stock markets to prices for the commodities...